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The Fabricator January 2002
The Fabricator is North America's leading magazine for the metal forming and fabricating industry. The magazine delivers the news, technical articles, and case histories that enable fabricators to do their jobs more efficiently. The Fabricator has served the industry since 1970.
An industry perspective
- By Gerald Davis
- Feb 14, 2002
- Shop Management
- Article
On the positive side, job shops continue to be innovative and improve productivity; materials and software are improving; entry-level positions normally can be filled.
Cash in on lean manufacturing
- By Tony Carroll
- Feb 14, 2002
- Shop Management
- Article
TRUMPF, Freudenberg-NOK, and Aero Gear Inc. share their experiences with lean manufacturing here and present the benefits and challenges of implementing it in the machine tool-making, automotive supply, and job shop environments.
Hydroforming gains ground in Germany
- By Klaus Vollrath
- Jan 24, 2002
- Hydroforming
- Article
This article examines hydroforming in Germany, focusing on the advancement of the technology. It specifically discusses growing automotive uses, a new type of hydroforming press, material quality requirements, cost factors, new testing methods, and simulation software.
Metals outlook mixed
- By Helen Gallagher
- Jan 10, 2002
- Shop Management
- Article
Steel is looking at some uncertain times, to say the least, but aluminum industry professionals see a little more to smile about if general economic conditions improve.
Cutting through the obstacles
- By Dave Burkhart and Dave Byrley
- Dec 11, 2001
- Sawing
- Article
Of all the materials that can be cut on industrial band saw machines, structural steels—such as pipe and tubing, plate, angle and channel iron, and I beams—are all among the most common and challenging.
Turning the corner on making doors: North Carolina company streamlines the process
- By Linda Baldwin
- Jan 10, 2001
- Bending and Forming
- Article
A small fabricator North Carolina, family-owned company manufactures standard and custom electrical enclosures for the commercial construction industry and a growing number of OEMs.
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- 04/16/2024
- Running Time:
- 63:29
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